Karnov Group AB (LTS:0A39) Altman Z-Score: 2.11 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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LTS:0A39 Karnov Group AB LTS:0A39
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What is Karnov Group AB Altman Z-Score?

Karnov Group AB LTS:0A39 70 Altman Z-Score is 2.11 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A39 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr82.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Karnov Group AB ranks worse than 65.47% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.11 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Karnov Group AB has a Altman Z-Score of 2.11, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Karnov Group AB is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0A39' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.65   Max: 2.58
Current: 2.11

During the past 10 years, Karnov Group AB's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.58. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.65.


Karnov Group AB  (LTS:0A39) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Karnov Group AB Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Karnov Group AB Altman Z-Score Chart

Karnov Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.15 0.83 1.07 1.30 2.58

Karnov Group AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.82 2.09 2.58 1.93 1.92

LTS:0A39 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Karnov Group AB Altman Z-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Karnov Group AB Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*-0.1504+1.4*0.1461+3.3*0.1727+0.6*1.8945+1.0*0.3805
=2.11

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026:
Total Assets was kr6,745 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr806 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr1,820 Mil.
Retained Earnings was kr986 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 45.2 + 75.4 + 858.2 + 68 = kr1,047 Mil.
Interest Expense was -28.2 + -26.5 + -38.2 + -24.9 = kr-118 Mil.
Revenue was 618.6 + 628.1 + 664.9 + 654.4 = kr2,566 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was kr7,903 Mil.
Total Liabilities was kr4,172 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(805.8 - 1819.9)/6744.5
=-0.1504

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=985.5/6744.5
=0.1461

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1046.8 - -117.8)/6744.5
=0.1727

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=7903.072/4171.5
=1.8945

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2566/6744.5
=0.3805

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Karnov Group AB has a Altman Z-Score of 2.11 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 2.11 mean?
Karnov Group AB (LTS:0A39) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.11 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.77 to 2.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #694 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score too high?
Karnov Group AB's current Altman Z-Score of 2.11 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 2.58. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.93. Karnov Group AB's value of 2.11 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #694 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's Altman Z-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Karnov Group AB ranks #694 out of 1060 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Karnov Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.93. Karnov Group AB's value of 2.11 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Karnov Group AB's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.77 to 2.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Karnov Group AB has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for a Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.93, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karnov Group AB's current Altman Z-Score of 2.11 is 28% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Karnov Group AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnov Group AB's current Altman Z-Score is 2.11, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB (LTS:0A39) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr82.34, compared to a current price of kr82.10 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.11, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 28% below the Business Services industry median of 2.93. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karnov Group AB (LTS:0A39), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.11 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Karnov Group AB (LTS:0A39) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr82.10 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr82.34. GuruFocus considers Karnov Group AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A39:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.11 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: kr82.34 vs. price of kr82.10 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28% below the Business Services median (#694 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A39 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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